Dear Members of LMBC,

As we navigate through a time of hurt and healing within our church, we want to address some important matters with transparency and collective input. In response to recent feedback, and to foster greater clarity, we propose a special meeting outlined below:

Special Meeting for Congregation-Led Q&A (moderator TBD)

We propose holding a special meeting on September 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM to facilitate a congregation-led question and answer session. This session aims to provide an opportunity for members to voice their questions and concerns directly to the elders, focusing on gaining clarity regarding decisions made by our current leadership. The intention is to ensure an efficient dialogue by preparing questions that are specific and direct, allowing for clear and precise responses. We are seeking truth and transparency.

Agenda for Meeting:

1. Opening Prayer

2. Call to Order

3. Question and Answer Session

a) The person asking the question will have 1 minute to formulate the question. The person answering the question will have 3 minutes to respond. Each person who asks a question will have opportunity to ask up to 2 follow up questions with the same time limits applying to each follow up question. We encourage you to write out your questions in advance and, as much as possible, form the question in a way that will help the responder give a direct, succinct, and factual response. Generalities and vagueness will not be helpful.

4. Closing Prayer

We believe this meeting will be crucial for rebuilding trust, and ensuring that our leadership is following biblical guidelines as well as the bylaws. To help yourself prepare for this meeting we ask that you familiarize yourself with the current bylaws.

We kindly ask for your support by signing this petition and participating in this important discussion. The meeting will be conducted in alignment with 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Matthew 18:15-17, and Article IV, § F (1) & (2) of the LMBC by-laws. We look forward to your participation and to moving forward together in love and faith.

*Please only sign if you are a member of LMBC. Per the by-laws, signatures from 25% of the active membership is required to call a special meeting.

**The meeting has been changed from September 22 to September 29 at the request of Pastor Jason